Winter tyres
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
225/40 R18 92WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 137.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 551.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ToyoObserve S944
225/55 R18 102VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 75/100CHF 147.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 591.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ImperialSNOWDRAGON SUV
275/40 R20 106VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 113.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 455.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BFGoodrichG-Force Winter 2 SUV
235/55 R19 105VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 151.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 607.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
275/40 R21 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 239.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 959.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltra Grip Performance Generation 1 ROF
205/60 R16 96HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 87/100CHF 153.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 615.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliScorpion Winter MO
255/50 R19 103HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 195.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 783.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 71 unitsQuantity -
PirelliW Sottozero 3 * RF
245/50 R19 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 197.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 791.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 205 unitsQuantity -
BridgestoneDuravis Van Winter Enliten
195/65 R16 104TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 128.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 515.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
YokohamaBluEarth*Winter V905
295/30 R22 103VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 241.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 967.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + ROF
225/50 R18 99VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 207.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 831.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro+
235/35 R19 91YWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 194.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 779.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2
235/55 R18 104HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 197.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 791.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
275/35 R22 104WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 344.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,379.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW462 Winter i*cept RS3
215/50 R17 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 108.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 435.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2
215/55 R16 97HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 173.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 695.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
SailunIce Blazer WST3
215/70 R16 100TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 51/100CHF 103.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 415.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2 R0
235/45 R18 98HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 176.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 707.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity
Winter Tires
Winter tires are designed for low temperatures, wet conditions, snow, and ice. Their rubber compound remains more flexible in the cold than that of a summer tire. Sipes in the tread create additional gripping edges and improve traction on winter roads.
Winter tires can also offer advantages on cold, wet roads. Therefore, the decisive factor is not just whether there is snow, but under what conditions the vehicle will actually be used.
When should I switch?
The rule of thumb "from October to Easter" provides a simple guideline but does not replace considering the weather and area of use. In mountainous regions, a change may be necessary earlier than in the milder lowlands.
It makes sense to switch before frost, snow, or wintry road conditions occur regularly. Those who wait for the first snowfall often encounter busy workshops and a smaller selection of tires.
Are winter tires mandatory in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, there is no general legal obligation to use winter tires. However, the vehicle must always be roadworthy and controllable according to road conditions.
Anyone who causes an accident or significantly obstructs traffic with unsuitable tires must expect legal and insurance consequences. Regardless of a legal obligation, winter-suitable tires are therefore advisable wherever cold, snow, or ice can be expected.
Tread and Winter Suitability
The legal minimum tread depth for winter tires is also 1.6 millimeters. However, the safety-relevant properties in snow and slush can significantly decrease even before that. ASTRA therefore recommends a tread depth of at least 4 millimeters for winter tires.
The snowflake symbol – also known as 3PMSF – helps identify winter-suitable tires. It indicates that the tire has passed a standardized test under winter conditions.
Winter or All-Season Tires?
All-season tires can be a practical alternative for low mileage and predominant use in the lowlands. For regular drives in mountainous regions, longer winter trips, or high annual mileage, dedicated winter tires usually offer greater safety reserves.
The decision depends not only on your place of residence. Commuting, travel destinations, driving times, and the option to leave the car during heavy snowfall also play a role.
Why Summer Tires Are Not Sufficient in Winter
The rubber compound of a summer tire is designed for warm roads. At low temperatures, it becomes stiffer, which can reduce grip and braking performance. The tread also has fewer sipes and is less able to interlock with the road surface in snow.
Even an all-wheel-drive vehicle does not replace suitable tires. All-wheel drive can make starting easier but does not automatically improve traction when braking or steering.
Finding the Right Size
The tire size is indicated on the tire sidewall, for example, as 205/55 R16 91V. In the Swiss vehicle registration document, the individual permissible tire sizes are usually not fully listed.
For newer vehicles with IVI vehicle data, you can conveniently select your vehicle by make, model, body type, and engine at VANTIQ. Alternatively, enter the type approval number from field 24 of the Swiss vehicle registration document. We will then show you the tire sizes stored for your vehicle.